Name: Sorrel and Ginger Rum Toddy (Tropical Sun)
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 1 glass
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 tea bag of Tropical Sun Sorrel and Ginger; 200ml freshly boiled water (100C); 35ml dark rum; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 cloves (optional); 1 slice of orange

Across the West Indies, sorrel drink and dark rum come out together every Christmas, so this toddy is barely a stretch. Brew Tropical Sun Sorrel and Ginger strong with a couple of cloves, sweeten with honey, then pour in a measure of dark rum. The tart hibiscus and warming ginger take to the rum at once.

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⏱ 10 min 🍽 Makes 1 glass 📊 Easy 📚 Tea Cocktails (Adults Only)

You'll need

1 tea bag of Tropical Sun Sorrel and Ginger
200ml freshly boiled water (100C)
35ml dark rum
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves (optional)
1 slice of orange

Method

Brew strong: steep the bag in the boiled water with the cloves for 5 minutes, then lift out the bag and cloves.
Stir the honey into the hot tea until it dissolves.
Add the dark rum and stir.
Pour into a heatproof glass, drop in the orange slice, and serve warm.
Dark rum works better with the tart sorrel than a lighter white rum; the molasses notes match the earthy hibiscus base.

What you'll end up with: A deep red, tart toddy with ginger and clove warming a measure of dark rum.

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Tropical Sun Sorrel and Ginger, 20 Tea Bags 40g£3.00